A salesman was shot dead by terrorists in Srinagar city on Monday evening, police said.

Police said the incident took place in Bohri Kadal area of old Srinagar city.

"Terrorists fired at Mohammad Ibrahim Khan in Bohri Kadal area of Srinagar. He was from Bandipora and working as a salesman in Srinagar. He was shifted to hospital, but he succumbed to critical bullet injuries," a police officer said.

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The area was surrounded for searches after the incident.

Police has registered a case in this regard under relevant sections of law. Investigation is in progress and officers continue to work to establish the circumstances which lead to this terror crime. 

(With agency inputs)

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